- Pawleys Island
The best river, stream, or creek RV parks near Pawleys Island
94% (254) • 5 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Pawleys Island
Riverbend Camp Retreat
1. Riverbend Camp Retreat
100%
(16)
34mi from Pawleys Island · 1 site · Tent, RV
Private Riverfront Retreat on the Scenic Waccamaw
Escape to your own private getaway on the beautiful Waccamaw River in Conway, South Carolina. Tucked beside the peaceful Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club—but well outside the golf community—this 2.2-acre property offers unmatched privacy and tranquility. Enjoy exclusive access to over 350 feet of serene riverfront, shaded by towering hardwoods and pines.
This quiet retreat feels a world away from the hustle and bustle, yet it’s ideally located for exploring the area. Historic downtown Conway, with its charming shops, restaurants, and scenic Riverwalk, is just 10 miles away via Hwy 905. If you're craving sand and surf, the north end of Myrtle Beach is only 15.5 miles away via Hwy 22, with quick connections to Hwy 31 for easy travel to North Myrtle Beach, Surfside, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, and the rest of the Grand Strand.
Whether you're looking to relax in nature, paddle along the river, or explore the nearby coastal towns, this peaceful haven offers the perfect basecamp.
*We now have a commercial portable toilet for your convenience. The toilet is serviced and cleaned weekly by the contractor*
***For your information*** There are two security cameras on site, one watches the entrance to the property (for obvious reasons), and the other is pointed at the river in the center of the property (this is because I need to know the height of the river at times, especially this time of year with hurricane season). Neither of these cameras look towards the interior of the property, or towards the "beach/kayak launch" where you can walk to the water. I have included photos in the listing where you can see screen shots of what these cameras' fixed viewpoints are. Rest assured, your privacy is not compromised.***
FOR TRASH DISPOSAL, there is an Horry County Recycling Center convieniently located 6 miles from the campsite, on Hwy 905. Here's the address: 7554 Highway 905, Conway 29526.
Here's their days/hours of operation from the Horry County website:
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday - Saturday, 7AM - 7PM, Sunday, 1PM - 7PM-CLOSED Tuesday
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Thompson Farm
2. Thompson Farm
97%
(192)
24mi from Pawleys Island · 51 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Brickyard plantation was a farm started in the 1800s to manufacture Brick loaded on steam side wheelers and delivered up and down the Waccamaw river.
Beautiful area for boating and kayaking natural river lots of wildlife.Learn more about this land: Join us at a half a mile Oak lined driveway adjoining the old Waccamaw River prime kayaking fishing and animal watching. Only minutes from Myrtle Beach.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Worthams Ferry
3. Worthams Ferry
75%
(6)
43mi from Pawleys Island · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Empty Lot can accommodate any RV or/and tent right across the Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve..
Waccamaw River front 1 Acre of bare land; there is no running water, septic or electricity.
For primitive camping, self-contained RV, etc..,
Fishing, hunting, kayaking, nice view and private beach on the Waccamaw River.
Located 15 minutes from the closest ocean beach in North Myrtle Beach. There are all kinds of stores, bars, restaurants, entreatments and attractions are in the area. The Interstate Canal free boat ramp is located 10 minutes drive from your camping site. The closest Dollar General store is less than 5 minutes away and right behind the store is a free Recycling and Solid Waste Convenience Center.
Easy road access to the site and less than 5 minutes walking to the river boat ramp.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$29
/ night
Sumter National Forest
4. Sumter National Forest
88%
(13)
259 sites · Joanna, South Carolina
Explore the vast South Carolina wilderness on foot, by bike, or by boat
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
La Baraquette on Rose Lake
5. La Baraquette on Rose Lake
100%
(5)
31mi from Pawleys Island · 1 site · RV
Learn more about this land:
Located on the Waccamaw River our property offers excellent views of the river and easy access for kayaking and paddle boarding. We are 25 min from Myrtle Beach and 4 miles from lovely shops and restaurants in scenic downtown Conway. We have recently had some homes built near our property but the river views are untouched and the tranquility of our 3 acres remains intact.
from
$32
/ night
94% (254) • 5 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Pawleys Island
Riverbend Camp Retreat
1. Riverbend Camp Retreat
100%
(16)
34mi from Pawleys Island · 1 site · Tent, RV
Private Riverfront Retreat on the Scenic Waccamaw
Escape to your own private getaway on the beautiful Waccamaw River in Conway, South Carolina. Tucked beside the peaceful Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club—but well outside the golf community—this 2.2-acre property offers unmatched privacy and tranquility. Enjoy exclusive access to over 350 feet of serene riverfront, shaded by towering hardwoods and pines.
This quiet retreat feels a world away from the hustle and bustle, yet it’s ideally located for exploring the area. Historic downtown Conway, with its charming shops, restaurants, and scenic Riverwalk, is just 10 miles away via Hwy 905. If you're craving sand and surf, the north end of Myrtle Beach is only 15.5 miles away via Hwy 22, with quick connections to Hwy 31 for easy travel to North Myrtle Beach, Surfside, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, and the rest of the Grand Strand.
Whether you're looking to relax in nature, paddle along the river, or explore the nearby coastal towns, this peaceful haven offers the perfect basecamp.
*We now have a commercial portable toilet for your convenience. The toilet is serviced and cleaned weekly by the contractor*
***For your information*** There are two security cameras on site, one watches the entrance to the property (for obvious reasons), and the other is pointed at the river in the center of the property (this is because I need to know the height of the river at times, especially this time of year with hurricane season). Neither of these cameras look towards the interior of the property, or towards the "beach/kayak launch" where you can walk to the water. I have included photos in the listing where you can see screen shots of what these cameras' fixed viewpoints are. Rest assured, your privacy is not compromised.***
FOR TRASH DISPOSAL, there is an Horry County Recycling Center convieniently located 6 miles from the campsite, on Hwy 905. Here's the address: 7554 Highway 905, Conway 29526.
Here's their days/hours of operation from the Horry County website:
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday - Saturday, 7AM - 7PM, Sunday, 1PM - 7PM-CLOSED Tuesday
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Thompson Farm
2. Thompson Farm
97%
(192)
24mi from Pawleys Island · 51 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Brickyard plantation was a farm started in the 1800s to manufacture Brick loaded on steam side wheelers and delivered up and down the Waccamaw river.
Beautiful area for boating and kayaking natural river lots of wildlife.Learn more about this land: Join us at a half a mile Oak lined driveway adjoining the old Waccamaw River prime kayaking fishing and animal watching. Only minutes from Myrtle Beach.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Worthams Ferry
3. Worthams Ferry
75%
(6)
43mi from Pawleys Island · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Empty Lot can accommodate any RV or/and tent right across the Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve..
Waccamaw River front 1 Acre of bare land; there is no running water, septic or electricity.
For primitive camping, self-contained RV, etc..,
Fishing, hunting, kayaking, nice view and private beach on the Waccamaw River.
Located 15 minutes from the closest ocean beach in North Myrtle Beach. There are all kinds of stores, bars, restaurants, entreatments and attractions are in the area. The Interstate Canal free boat ramp is located 10 minutes drive from your camping site. The closest Dollar General store is less than 5 minutes away and right behind the store is a free Recycling and Solid Waste Convenience Center.
Easy road access to the site and less than 5 minutes walking to the river boat ramp.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$29
/ night
Sumter National Forest
4. Sumter National Forest
88%
(13)
259 sites · Joanna, South Carolina
Explore the vast South Carolina wilderness on foot, by bike, or by boat
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
La Baraquette on Rose Lake
5. La Baraquette on Rose Lake
100%
(5)
31mi from Pawleys Island · 1 site · RV
Learn more about this land:
Located on the Waccamaw River our property offers excellent views of the river and easy access for kayaking and paddle boarding. We are 25 min from Myrtle Beach and 4 miles from lovely shops and restaurants in scenic downtown Conway. We have recently had some homes built near our property but the river views are untouched and the tranquility of our 3 acres remains intact.
from
$32
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Aaron
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
This is a great spot, very quiet and will stay again.
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Geoff
December 2025
40 ft travel trailer
This is a beautiful and private spot overlooking the Waccamaw River. I extended my stay here twice because we enjoyed it so much. Plenty of dry wood for a campfire and having a porta potty on site was nice too. Definitely recommend!
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Mackenzie
November 2025
17 ft travel trailer
Beautiful stay on the Waccamaw River 🌱🐟 Peaceful location & perfect for stargazing! 🌟Unfortunately we left early cause of some rain, but our 1st night was great!
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Ryan
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Great spot to camp on the river! Also very close to home! I can’t wait until warmer weather to come back again with the paddle boards!
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Brian
October 2025
Tent
With kids
This was the first tent trip for my sons. Andrew’s directions were clear and helpful. The view was spectacular and site was well maintained. He was in contact the whole time. There were several places to choose from, for tent location, and all were flat. We highly recommend this land!
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Jess
September 2025
16 ft car
I really enjoyed my time here. Welcoming hosts, great space, & very accommodating. Will definitely be back.
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Andrei
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Andrew was very responsive and helpful with answering all of our questions.
Place was a riverfront and really well organized with tables, fire pit, swing and most importantly toilet. Camping area was clean of all of the debris and stuff. We had great time overall.
Few things I would like to share with fellow campers and I don't think it should affect our 5 star rating.
The spot was quite dusty for us. We could see dust particles in air all the time and our cars and stuff were covered with dust after few hours.
Our fault we did not take advantage of the river front. But it would have been really nice if we brought our fishing grear of had kayaks. You could splash kayaks there.
But the downside of the river was fishermen and we even had folks came at night with bright light probably doing night fishing which made our stay not as private as we hoped to. Traffic in general was not that bad.
We wish Andrew the best of luck with his business.
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Cody
September 2025
Tent
Great spot by the river. Lots of privacy. Easy access for fishing. Caught some nice catfish to cook on the fire. Owner is planning on doing some upgrades. Can't wait to come back!
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Quenton
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Quiet and all to yourself. Good shade for hot days and space to spread out. I recommend.
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Michael
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Beautiful spot on the river. The area had lots of shade and room for 2 trucks with trailers. The outhouse was clean and stocked with tp. We enjoyed watching the boats go up and down the river.
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Faithlynn
September 2025
Tent
We absolutely loved this place ! So peaceful,the views were stunning and the experience was very nice. We will definitely be back for another stay. I highly recommend this place.
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Nick
September 2025
Tent
Scott was great! The farm was easy to find and the tent area was cozy. It was a beautiful spot right on the river with multiple options for making a fire (fire ring and old fireplace). Scott came to check on me as I was packing up after my stay to make sure everything went well.
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Todd
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Great Place By The River! Quite large area to just chill! Fish,or a great place to put you Kayak in! Totally Recommend This Camp!
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Amanda
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We really enjoyed our stay at Riverfront campsite. We didn't take the opportunity to go swimming as some branches were down by the entrance of what we believed was the swimming area and we did see what we believed was a water snake when fishing the riverbank edge. Our only complaint would be a "wood pile" it looked like old fencing and though we didn't find any unwanted friends it would have been a great location for them. We was fortunate enough to also hear the owl near our site. Our daughter had a blast chasing some chickens that wandered too close and we saw many beautiful young deer in the late evenings and early mornings.
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Raven
July 2025
Tent
With kids
I loved tent camping on Andrew’s land! It was the first of many mom and sons camping trips. I was nervous, due to the weather being rainy, but the trees were in perfect locations for extra cover. The swing was a beautiful addition. Having numerous picnic tables was very useful,and the fire pit was huge!!
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Ariel
July 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a great night tent camping at Thompson Farm with our doggo! Beautiful spot and convenient stop on our way to Murrells Inlet.
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Devin
July 2025
Tent
Was a beautiful spot. Easy access within a safe and clean community, but the property itself is isolated well and feels secluded for a great camping experience. Very peaceful with the light water sounds as a backdrop. Plenty of space with great tree canopy for shade. Surprisingly the water and shade made it feel pretty great for a coastal SC July. Highly recommended!
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Mackenzi
July 2025
Tent
We had a great time! The animals were such an added bonus, porta potties were clean, Scott was super nice and helpful. Beautiful and so peaceful. Convenient for us for the beach.
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Jodi
July 2025
Tent
Very sweet and helpful people. Beautiful area.
Quick few miles into town with some great options for dinner/entertainment
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Matt
July 2025
16 ft car
With kids
Awesome waterfront property with good access for the kids to swim. Clean and quiet, neighbors didn’t bother us at all, great fire ring. Much needed retreat from normal life. Kids loved it. Will definitely go again.
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